Scott M. Danek
CWM
Okemos, MI 48864
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CRD#: 2280987
Professional summary
Scott M Danek, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CWM, LLC located in Okemos, Michigan and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Okemos, Michigan.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, LLC DBA CARSON GROUP PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM THAT PROVIDES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 01/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISOR PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO ITS CLIENTS, INCLUDING DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL GUIDANCE. (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 11/2016 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: EQUANIMITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/2012 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 35 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 35 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SETTING CORPORATE POLICY AND VISION, LEADING INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SCOTT DANEK - TYING FLIES FOR FELLOW FISHING FRIENDS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TYING FISHING FLIES; START DATE: 11/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / FLY TIER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: UPON REQUEST TIE 1-2 DOZEN FLIES FOR PEOPLE WHO ASK; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GFN RIVERBEND LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ; START DATE: 04/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / SOLE MEMBER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMMERCIAL BUILDING RENTAL ; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SUNSET PALMS, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE, START DATE: 01/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DEAL WITH ISSUES AS THEY ARISE, THOUGH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY WILL TAKE CARE OF MOST OF THESE THINGS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1996
Experience
Current
March 16, 2015 - Present
CWM, LLC
Office #1: 4650 Moore St., Okemos, MI 48864RIA
CRD#: 155344
Okemos, MI
Current
May 17, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 4650 Moore St, Okemos, MI 48864RIA
CRD#: 105644
Okemos, MI
Current
January 17, 2017 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4650 Moore St, Okemos, MI 48864BD
CRD#: 13572
Okemos, MI
Past
February 6, 2017 - April 27, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
EAST LANSING, MI
Past
January 17, 2017 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
October 2, 2009 - January 19, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
EAST LANSING, MI
Past
May 27, 2004 - January 19, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
EAST LANSING, MI
Past
October 14, 1992 - June 3, 2004
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(1/17/2017)
RR
Florida(1/17/2017)
IAR
Florida(12/16/2021)
RR
Illinois(12/6/2022)
RR
Kansas(1/17/2019)
IAR
Michigan(3/17/2015)
RR
Michigan(1/17/2017)
RR
New Jersey(6/3/2021)
RR
New York(12/14/2018)
IAR
Texas(1/3/2017)
RR
Texas(1/17/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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